Tuna Basquaise Recipe

Name: Tuna Basquaise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large onion plus 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1/4 pound prosciutto, sliced 1/4-inch thick and cut into 1/2 -inch dice; 3 large shallots, finely chopped; 6 thyme sprigs; 4 large garlic cloves, minced; 3 bay leaves; 3 large red bell peppers, cut into 1/2 -inch dice; 2 medium yellow bell peppers, cut into 1/2 -inch dice; 1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2 -inch dice; 2 pounds zucchini, cut into 1/2 -inch dice; 1 cup dry white wine; 4 medium tomatoespeeled, seeded and coarsely chopped; 1 1/2 cups V-8 juice; 1/2 tablespoon tomato paste; Salt and freshly ground pepper; Four 1 3/4-inch-thick tuna steaks (about 1 1/4 pounds each)

Servings: persons

1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion plus 1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 pound prosciutto, sliced 1/4-inch thick and cut into 1/2 -inch dice
3 large shallots, finely chopped
6 thyme sprigs
4 large garlic cloves, minced
3 bay leaves
3 large red bell peppers, cut into 1/2 -inch dice
2 medium yellow bell peppers, cut into 1/2 -inch dice
1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2 -inch dice
2 pounds zucchini, cut into 1/2 -inch dice
1 cup dry white wine
4 medium tomatoespeeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups V-8 juice
1/2 tablespoon tomato paste
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Four 1 3/4-inch-thick tuna steaks (about 1 1/4 pounds each)

1
Heat 1/3 cup of the olive oil in a large enameled cast-iron casserole.
2
Add the onions, prosciutto, shallots, thyme, garlic and bay leaves and cook over moderately low heat, stirring, until the onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
3
Reduce the heat to low and cook until softened, about 12 minutes.
4
Add the bell peppers and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
5
Add the eggplant and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
6
Add the zucchini and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 10 minutes.
7
Add the wine and simmer over moderately high heat for 5 minutes.
8
Add the tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes longer, then add the V-8 juice and tomato paste.
9
Simmer over moderate heat until thickened, about 15 minutes.
10
Discard the thyme and bay leaves and season with salt and pepper.
11
Preheat the oven to 425.
12
Heat 2 large ovenproof skillets.
13
Season the tuna steaks with salt and pepper.
14
Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil to each skillet.
15
When the oil shimmers, add 2 tuna steaks to each skillet and cook over high heat until deeply browned on the bottom, about 4 minutes.
16
Turn the steaks over and transfer the skillets to the oven.
17
Roast for about 8 minutes, or until the tuna is pink inside.
18
Transfer the tuna steaks to a carving board.
19
Ladle the sauce onto 2 large platters.
20
Slice the tuna across the grain 1/2 -inch thick.
21
Arrange the tuna on the sauce, pour the pan juices over the tuna and serve very warm but not steaming hot.

581

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1 large onion plus 1 small onion, finely chopped, 1/4 pound prosciutto, sliced 1/4-inch thick and cut into 1/2 -inch dice, 3 large shallots, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Tuna Basquaise falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tuna Basquaise

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